Drivergent
School Bus Driver Part Time PM Field Trips Metro Detroit
Fraser, MI - Part Time
- Responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of students ; including all duties connected to operating a school bus per all applicable client district policies & state / federal laws
- Adhere to all school district rules , regulations and policies
- Follow all directives from school district staff while on-duty
- Ability to manage and maintain all students on the bus in a calm and safe manner
- Conduct all pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required
- Reports any maintenance problems to Maintenance in accordance with district procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle.
- Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner
- Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency
- Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company / District policy
- Exercises student and / or passenger management per Company / District policy
- Informs all appropriate personnel of problems / procedures
- Keeps the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable
- Present a neat and professional personal appearance at all times
- Ensures vehicle is properly fueled according to facility procedures
- Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner
- Maintains a cooperative attitude with parents, students, other staff members, fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill
- Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment , including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment
- Always drive and operate delivery vehicle safely
- Actively limit distracted driving habits
- May assist in training other team members
- Other duties as assigned
- Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing per DOT regulations
- Have and maintain eligible driving record per all applicable client district policies and state / federal laws
- Must pass State and FBI Criminal Background Check per MDE regulations and Client District policies
- Ability to pass DOT physical requirements and obtain valid DOT medical card
- Must obtain and maintain a valid Michigan Drivers License with valid P and S endorsements
- Ability to take and pass Continuing Education Class (Advanced School Bus Driver Training) every 2 years
- Ability to tolerate stressful situations
- Able to understand and have empathy for children and persons with disability
- Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to operate and navigate a full-size or special-need school bus
- Ability to effectively operate a GPS
- Basic knowledge of Metro Detroit area
- Ability to work outside in various climates and weather conditions
- Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.
- Eligible to work in the U.S
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Possess a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) with active P & S endorsements
- Consent to a drug test, motor vehicles and background check
- Demonstrate strong communication skills
- Proficient in English sufficient enough to read road signs and communicate with personnel
- Holds high ethical standards at all times
- Proven track record of reliability
- Prior professional driving experience
- Excellent attention to detail with skill set to problem solve independently
- Self-motivated and able to work in a self-directed environment with an upbeat attitude
- Ability to work with a team in a fast paced, ever changing environment
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